But it has launched a debate about the young Kim Ju Ae's viability as the next leader for the country of 25 million - a dictatorship which has only ever been ruled by a member of the Kim family.

Dr. Moon, author of The Korean Dream, warned that Korea stands at a historic crossroads that will determine the fate of the Korean Peninsula future.

Tensions are soaring in the Middle East as Israel launches broad strikes on Tehran following a major air operation. North Korea warns the US and Israel that such actions violate sovereignty.

Two North Korean women in Hebei province were arrested after exchanging WeChat messages about escaping to South Korea.

President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday urged South and North Korea to “put an end to this era of confrontation and conflict” and resume dialogue, as he marked the 107th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement at Coex in Gangnam District.

North Korea showcased a new air-launched weapon on Sunday that bears striking similarities to Western-made cruise missiles, particularly the German-Swedish Taurus. At least, in appearance. No information was released about the new weapon's capabilities.

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un is now allegedly ordering for children to be executed for one stomach-turning reason. Public shaming. Hard labour. Child executions. They’re punishments you might expect for the very worst war crimes.

There are growing questions today about why the U.S. decided to strike Iran as the conflict now escalates across the region.